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In this podcast, the word “moderate” means of medium size or number, not too big and not too small, or not too loud and not too quiet: “They want to buy a moderate-sized home on a quiet street.” Or, “The weather report says to expect moderate rain today, so don’t forget to take your umbrella.” In politics, “moderate” refers to beliefs and opinions that are not too liberal or too conservative and can be accepted by most people: “Extreme candidates usually get more media coverage than moderate candidates.” As a verb, “to moderate a discussion/meeting” means to guide a group of people as they discuss something, making sure that everyone gets an opportunity to speak, but that they stay focused: “A good manager knows how to moderate staff meetings effectively so that issues are discussed and decisions are made.” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 654 – Talking About Sound and Volume
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 654: Talking About Sound and Volume.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 654. I am your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Our website is eslpod.com. Go there!
This episode is called “Talking About Sound and Volume.” It’s a dialogue between Delilah and Josh. Let’s get started.
Delilah: Could you turn that down?
Josh: What?
Delilah: Could you turn your music down?
Josh: Oh, sure. Is there a problem?
Delilah: No, there’s no problem. I was just trying to do some reading and the ear-splitting music coming from your room made it hard to concentrate.
Josh: Sorry. I didn’t think it was that loud. I didn’t turn it up, I swear. The volume control is in the same place it always is, not one decibel higher.
Delilah: That may be true, but those high-pitched squeals coming out of your speakers are really grating. And what was that banging sound?
Josh: Oh, I was just using this hammer
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